A memorial tribute to the innocent dogs mercilessly killed because of Breed Specific Legislation in the UK. Bruce, an innocent family dog in Northern Ireland, is still incarcerated because of this unfair law that targets dogs because of their 'type' of breed, regardless of their good temperament or the fact that they have never acted dangerously. To oppose BSL please write to your MP, join DDAWatch on facebook and speak up for the families and dogs affected by this unfair discrimination. More information here - dangerousdogsact.blogspot.com Facebook group - www.facebook.com Youtube - www.youtube.com www.youtube.com Website - www.ddawatch.co.uk 'Long Time Dyin' features Paul Killington, guitar, Bob Bampton, bass, Stu Cooper, drums, Joe Murphy, keyboards and Maria Daines, vocals. http
Monday, November 28, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Who Is That Ugly Little Brown Dog?
When the Border Terrier first made its appearance in the A.K.C. show ring, onlookers were often heard to ask "What breed is that ugly little brown dog?" The Border Terrier does appear to be rather plain, a simple and straight forward looking, unassuming brown dog.
Personality wise however he packs a lot of punch. Developed to "run with the hounds" and worry the fox , the Border Terrier is courageous and exploratory in nature. As an addition to a household, he can get himself into a lot of trouble! His inquisitive forays into the neighborhood mandates that his owners have a securely enclosed area, especially since he is not a large dog and he can wiggle his way out of a lot of enclosures.
The Border Terrier has boundless energy. He is playful and a bit scrappy in nature. However he should not posses the typical aggression associated with most terrier types, since he must blend well into the fox hound pack. The history of his usefulness as an "assistant" to the hounds demands that he get along well with other dogs. He was bred to worry the fox when the hounds caught up, thus his nature should be one of dauntless courage and tenacity.
The standard calls for a small dog of stocky proportions. He should have a broad, otter-like skull with folded ears set close to his head, and a broad and sturdy body which is not actually very representative of most breeds who are within the Terrier group. The height is about 13 centimeters at the withers. The chest should not be "barrel" and his coat should be straight and lie close to the body. Colors range from dull red to wheaten to black and tan or blue and tan, a small amount of white on the chest is permissible but not common. Teeth should have a scissors bite and be strong. Shoulders should be well laid back so that he can negotiate rough country when running with the hounds.
The Border Terrier has proved himself useful as a therapy dog. His small size and gentle nature work well in this pursuit, plus his coat is not a difficult care coat so that he is easy to keep clean for his visits to hospitals and homes for the elderly. He has also become a favorite dog for the agility ring as he has speed and a genuine love of the chase. He is tractable and easy to train, being highly intelligent. The border terrier is equally at home in a small apartment or as a country dog. Assistance dogs generally are larger than this little dog, but in the areas of assistance dogs for the deaf or as a "seizure dog" the Border terrier has made himself quite useful. And of course, in the show ring, he is gaining steadily in popularity.
The Border Terrier seems to be very stable in matters of health. He presently is not considered a "problem dog" but care must be taken with responsible breeding or surely problems of health will develop, as this has often occurred in the history of breeding dogs. Especially when a dog is of a smaller stature or becomes popular, puppy millers tend to breed indiscriminately to meet the demands of the market, and this can lead to health related problems which were not present early on. If responsible breeders continue to maintain a tight control over the sale of un-neutered animals then the future will be secured with good health remaining one of the attributes of this "ugly little brown dog".
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Pitbull Dogs - Characteristics of the 3 Most Popular Breeds
There are three main breeds of Pitbull dogs: American pitbull terrier, America Staffordshire terrier and Staffordshire bull terrier. Although these breeds of dogs were all originally bred from bulldog and terriers, these are registered as different breeds due to their characteristics and bloodlines.
Origin
The different breeds of pitbull dogs hail from England where these dogs were bred for fighting and other sports and later for farm use. After these sports were banned, breeders started developing pure breed for the purpose of developing the muscular strength and obedient characteristic of these animals.
These different breeds of pitbull dogs are characterized by different clubs (like the United Kennel Club, American Dog Breeders Association and American Kennel Club), which formed between the late 19th century to the early 20th century. The main objectives of these clubs are to develop pure pedigrees and register dogs that belong to a particular bloodline and are not crossbred from another breed.
Characteristics
There are some common characteristics that all breeds of pitbull dogs and some that are only specific to certain types of breeds. The common physical and behavioral characteristics include:
· Muscular and lean body structure
· Energetic and require to be taken to regular walks everyday
· Intelligent dogs
· Aggressive behavior that can be tamed by proper training
· Ears are often cropped to given the dogs a characteristic look
· Loyal and attached to humans.
The physical and behavioral characteristics that are specific to each of these breeds of pitbull dogs are elaborated below.
American Pitbull Terrier
American Pitbull Terriers can have different colors and are:
· Length is 18 to 22 inches
· Weight varies from 30 to 60 pounds
· Short coat which is thick and shiny
AmericaStaffordshire terrier
This breed is a medium-sized dog, which was earlier known as Staffordshire Terriers, later distinguished from this breed due to its heavier size, and named America Staffordshire Terrier. It has the following characteristics:
· Life expectancy is 12 to 16 years
· Health problems include congenital heart disease hip dysplasia, cataracts, thyroid problems and other infections.
Staffordshire bull terrier
This breed is also known as English Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Stafford, Staffordshire, Staffie, Stafford, Staffross or Staffy. The characteristics of this breed include:
· Medium size body
· Length varies from 13 to 16 inches
· Weight varies from 23 to 38 pounds
· Energetic Courageous intelligent and obedient dogs
· Prone to health problems like cataract, hip dysplasia and breathing problems
Tips for Raising and Training Pitbull Dogs
Pitbull dogs are aggressive dogs that need to be trained at an early age. Untrained Pitbull dogs tend to become very aggressive and disobedient. Nothing is worse than owning a dog that is a nuisance at home and pose a danger to people around them
These intelligent dogs enjoy training and excel at sports like agility, obedience training and other competitions. Training pit bull dogs encompasses positive methods in which the dogs are rewarded for their good behavior. Training includes teaching these animals housekeeping, strength training, obedience training anal that is required to make these pitbull dogs obedient and able companions.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Beagle
The Beagle is a breed of small to medium-sized dog. A member of the Hound Group, it is similar in appearance to the Foxhound but smaller, with shorter legs and longer, softer ears. Beagles are scent hounds, developed primarily for tracking hare, rabbit, and other game. They have a keen sense of smell and tracking instinct that sees them employed as detection dogs for prohibited agricultural imports and foodstuffs in quarantine around the world. They are popular as pets because of their size, even temper, and lack of inherited health problems. These characteristics also make them the dog of choice for animal testing.Although beagle-type dogs have existed for over 2000 years, the modern breed was developed in Britain around the 1830s from several breeds, including the Talbot Hound, the North Country Beagle, the Southern Hound, and possibly the Harrier.Beagles have been depicted in popular culture since Elizabethan times in literature and paintings, and latterly in film, television and comic books. Snoopy of the comic strip Peanuts has been promoted as "the world's most famous beagle".The Beagle has an even temper and gentle disposition. Described in several breed standards as "merry", they are amiable and generally neither aggressive nor timid. They enjoy company, and although they may initially be standoffish with strangers, they are easily won over. They make poor guard dogs for this reason, although their tendency to bark or howl when confronted with the unfamiliar makes ...
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